The family announces with sorrow his death at Maison Vale Hospice in Sudbury, Wednesday April 25, 2012, at the age of 60 years. Son of the late Jean Paul Lachance and the late Irene (née Lanoix) Lachance. Loving spouse of Deb Savard of Wahnapitae. Dear father of Angela Lachance (Pierre) of Sturgeon Falls, André Jr., Will (Lisa) and Melissa Savard all of Sudbury. Predeceased by his son Robert. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob, Emma, Nathaniel and Faith. Also survived by his brother Reg Lachance of Edmonton. André’s friends will cherish the many memories he leaves, especially his longtime friend Robert Rochefort (Yvette) of Field. André was employed by Rainbow Concrete as a truck driver. The family will receive friends at the Théorêt Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls, Saturday April 28 from 1:30 until 3:30. Funeral service will follow at 3:30 in the funeral home chapel. Donations to the Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated (cheques only)